Holy Names survives wild fourth quarter to beat Broadalbin-Perth, advance to Class A title game

TROY, N.Y. ( NEWS10 ) — Four teams looked to punch their tickets to the Section II girls basketball Class A title game at Hudson Valley Community College in two semifinal matchups. The first saw the two-seed, the Academy of the Holy Names taking on the three-seed, Broadalbin-Perth.

The Patriots led 28-23 at the half. Holy Names outscored Broadalbin-Perth by six in the third quarter to take a 43-42 lead into the fourth.

The fourth quarter was a back and forth barrage, with eight lead changes in the quarter alone. The two teams went blow for blow, combining for nine threes and 38 points. Holy Names survived the onslaught, escaping with a 63-60 win.

Sophia Bologna and Ryan Carroll each hit two threes late in the fourth quarter for Holy Names.

“I’ve always said it in my coaching years here, when the bright lights go on, big players make big plays,” said Holy Names head coach Steve Gigliello. “Sophia Bologna, Ryan Carroll, Morgan Brewer, all of our guys made big plays when it mattered.”

Bologna led the way with 25 points.

“If we’re in a clutch game, that’s when you want to make shots,” said Bologna. “You want to make shots in a close game so you can get the lead and get the win.”

Holy Names will take on top-seeded Catholic Central on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. at HVCC.

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